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Scholarships at UT Dallas

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The Aage and Margareta Moller Endowed Scholarship is a declaration of their support for The University of Texas at Dallas.

Recipients will be chosen based on financial need. A Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is not required to determine financial need, but a financial needs analysis must be completed by the UT Dallas Office of Financial Aid in cases where students are unable to submit a FAFSA.

This scholarship is administered under the direction of the Dean for Undergraduate Education.

A preference will be given to undergraduate students, although graduate students may be considered based on compelling financial need.

Preference will be given to students with the greatest financial need and for students who do not meet criteria for other sources of financial aid.

Scholarships will be awarded competitively and in the minimum amounts (currently $1,000) necessary to qualify for in-state tuition rates.

To be considered, students must return a completed and signed application, including their personal narrative. Please include student ID on your narrative.

The Academic Excellence Scholarship Program is the flagship program of the University. Undergraduate students admitted to the University of Texas are automatically reviewed for scholarships through this program. All decisions are made through the Undergraduate Dean's Office.

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The Ahmed Family Bangladesh Scholarship is for either undergraduate or graduate students with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA. Applicants must demonstrate financial need by completing a financial statement or FAFSA. Among equally qualified applicants, a preference may be given to applicants who have lived in, matriculated from, a dependent of individual(s) from Bangladesh or have some other connection to Bangladesh through their family or work. A minimum award of $1,000 per year may be given.

All applicants applying for this scholarship must be a full-time undergraduate student majoring in science, math or engineering and be either a graduate of the Nano Explorers Program or actively involved in research or programming with the MacDiarmid Nano Tech Institute. Each applicant must submit a letter of recommendation from the Director of the Institute or a faculty member from math, science or engineering. The scholarship fund will be awarded on a competitive basis by a committee of faculty members duly appointed by the Dean of the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. The applicant must demonstrate need base eligibility. The committee will weigh such factors as: educational achievement, work experience, community service, extracurricular activities and surmounting obstacles in the pursuit of higher education.

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The UTD Alumni Scholarship was established to fund scholarships for undergraduates or graduate students who are enrolled in at least six semester credit hours and who demonstrate a need for scholarship assistance. All applicants must have FAFSA on file in the Financial Aid Office to be considered or otherwise demonstrate financial need to be considered.

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The Amelia Lundell Textbook Scholarship was established to honor the wife of Cyrus Lundell, Amelia Lundell. Cyrus Lundell was a founder of the Lundell Herbarium which is now part of the U.T. Plant Resources Center. Undergraduates must enroll in a minimum of 12 hours with a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA to be eligible. Graduates must enroll in a minimum of 9 hours with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA to be eligible. All applicants must have FAFSA on file in the Financial Aid Office or demonstrate financial need to be considered. The purpose of this endowment is to provide funds for the purchase of textbooks. No specific award amount mentioned.

The Anselme Theirry Bony Scholarship is for either undergraduate or graduate students with a minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA and at least two semesters remaining prior to graduation. Applicants must demonstrate financial need by completing a financial statement or FAFSA. Among equally qualified applicants, a preference may be given to applicants who received all or part of their preparatory education in the Côte dIvoire, are a dependent of individual(s) from the Côte dIvoire, have some other connection to Côte dIvoire through their family or work, or have a demonstrated interest and knowledge of the Ivorian culture. A minimum award of $1,000 per year may be given.

All applicants applying for this fellowship must be enrolled as a masters or higher student in Geophysics. Applicants must be enrolled in at least nine graduate hours and be in good standing with the Department of Geosciences. The fellowship includes a travel allowance of $500 per year to allow the student to attend scientific meetings in geophysics/geology in order to interact with professional scientists and to learn the latest research results in his or her specialty. The fellowship will be awarded on a competitive basis by a committee duly appointed by the president of UT Dallas.

The Arts & Technology Scholarship is funded by the Metroplex Technology Business Council
2008 Tech Titan Award and the Greater Texas Foundation. The award is a total of $2000 for
one year towards tuition, or $1000 per Fall and Spring semester.

REQUIREMENTS:

Students must be Arts & Technology or Emerging Media & Communication majors.

Scholarships will be awarded to undergraduates.

Applicants must or will be enrolled as full-time students (12 SCH).

Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA to qualify for the award and to continue to receive the award.

Scholarship recipients must enroll in at least one course in Arts & Technology or Emerging Media & Communication each semester.

If a student drops a course and/or earns less than the required GPA, s/he will be placed on probation the following semester and the Arts & Technology Scholarship committee will review her/his case.

If graduating in December, students who apply during their junior year will receive one-half of the award (for the fall semester of their senior year).

Students must submit the following materials:

1. An essay (approximately 250-300 words) in in which you analyze and make an argument about an important example of the intersection of arts and technology (which may include emerging media and communication).

2. Up to 2 letters of recommendation that speak to your academic or professional ability.

3. Please submit a portfolio web-link of your best material and short description of work submitted (For group work, please describe what your role was in the project). Limit: 3-5 minutes of a reel or video, 6-8 screen shots or four pages maximum of written work including an abstract. Quality not quantity is vital.

The Bangladeshi Student Organization Alumni Scholarship is for either undergraduate or graduate students with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and at least two semesters remaining prior to graduation. Applicants must demonstrate financial need by completing a financial statement or FAFSA. Among equally qualified applicants, a preference may be given to applicants who have received all or part of his/her preparatory education in Bangladesh or have some other connection to Bangladesh through their family or work. A minimum award of $1,000 per year may be given.

The University of Texas at Dallas welcomes applications from exceptionally well-qualified students for appointment as a Belofsky Graduate Fellow at The Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies in the School of Arts and Humanities. The fellowship is open to students wishing to pursue doctoral degrees in the study of the Holocaust, modern Jewish culture, and/or comparative perspectives on the American and European Jewish experience. We welcome both American and international students.

The School of Arts & Humanities offers a Ph.D. in Humanities with concentrations in aesthetic studies, history of ideas, and studies in literature, emphasizing interdisciplinary study and research. The Holocaust Studies program spans a multi-faceted curriculum, and is enriched by the Arnold A. Jaffe Holocaust Library Collection, the Burton C. Einspruch Holocaust Lecture Series the Leah and Paul Lewis Chair in Holocaust Studies, the Hillel Feinberg Chair in Holocaust Studies, and the Rabin Professorship.. Belofsky Fellows will have the opportunity to pursue doctoral studies under the supervision of Dr. Zsuzsanna Ozsvath, Dr. David Patterson or Dr. Nils Roemer.

Belofsky Fellows receive 12-month stipends of $20,000 along with complete remission of all UT Dallas tuition and fees annually for up to five years, subject to satisfactory progress toward the Ph.D. degree. Fellows have no required teaching responsibilities or other work assignments.

Completed applications should include an approximately 650-word statement of purpose, a CV and a full current transcript. Applicants submit a scholarly 5 to 15 page writing sample on a topic related to the Holocaust and its consequences. Please include, or submit separately, three letters of recommendation from current or former college instructors able to judge your probable success in the doctoral program.

The Beyond Right and Wrong Scholarship is for either undergraduate or graduate students. A minimum award of $1,000 per year may be given. Among equally qualified applicants, a preference may be given to students who have transferred from a Community College. Applicants must complete a 1000 word narrative inspired by the themes of the documentary BEYOND RIGHT AND WRONG. To be considered for the scholarship all applicants must register and watch the film at http://www.filmraise.com/beyond-right-and-wrong/connecteach/

The Bryce and Jonelle Jordan Scholarship Fund was established in 1981 to support undergraduate music students at the University of Texas at Dallas. Bryce Jordan, flutist and musicologist, was the first President of UT Dallas. It has since been extended, with Dr. Jordan's approval, to provide financial support for undergraduate students in any of the creative and performing arts. The School of Arts and Humanities awards these scholarships in the Art and Performance area, which includes music, theatre, dance, creative writing and the visual arts.

Scholarships are awarded from $500 to $1,000 per long semester to students who are or will be full-time students. Preference is given to students who major within the School of Arts and Humanities but may also be awarded to students who minor in the arts. Scholarships are awarded over the two long semesters (Fall and Spring), half payable in each semester. Scholarship recipients must enroll in at least one course in the Art and Performance area (usually an upper level performing ensemble or studio course, or an upper level creative writing course) during each semester. For more information about courses in the arts, visit the course descriptions page.

Students who are currently receiving an academic scholarship that covers full tuition and fees are not eligible. These scholarships include, but are not limited to, Academic Distinction Scholarships, Academic Honors Scholarships, Academic Excellence Scholarships for National Merit Scholars and the McDermott Scholars Program.

Non-Texas residents who receive an award at the $1,000 level are considered in-state residents for tuition and fee purposes. Renewals are not automatic, but students may reapply for subsequent scholarships for a total scholarship period of up to four years.

New and transfer students must have been accepted by the University of Texas at Dallas prior to applying for a Bryce Jordan Scholarship. Continuing students must be in good academic standing and must enroll full-time during the scholarship period.

Applications for the academic year 2015-2016 will be accepted starting January 26, 2015.

The Charles C. McKinney Endowed Scholarship was established in 2005 by Mr. McKinney who continues to help the fund grow with yearly gifts. Mr. McKinney received his Master's degree from the School of Management in 1991. The scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in economics, with an emphasis on the study of free markets and economic growth. Students must have completed a minimum of 60 hours of course work, demonstrate financial need and maintain a 3.0 GPA.

The UT Dallas Class of 2010 is pleased to offer $1,000 merit-based scholarships for undergraduate or graduate students of UT Dallas. Applicant must be a degree-seeking student and may be either full or part time. Scholarships will be awarded competitively and in the minimum amounts (currently $1,000) necessary to qualify for in-state tuition rates. To be considered, students must return a completed and signed application and a personal narrative.

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The UT Dallas Class of 2012 is pleased to offer need-based textbook scholarships for undergraduate or graduate students of The University of Texas at Dallas. The purpose of the Class of 2012 Textbook Scholarship is to assist students in paying for their textbooks while studying at UT Dallas. Each recipient will receive one $500 scholarship.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
The student must:

Be admitted to the university as a full or part-time degree-seeking student

Demonstrate financial need according to current FAFSA on file in the Office of Financial Aid or complete the attached financial statement

Scholarships are subject to fund availability. Information on this scholarship can be found on the Prospective Transfer Students page on the Enrollment Services website.More InformationContact WebsiteContact EmailContact : The Office of Financial Aid

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The rapid growth of the Internet and its role in every aspect of our daily lives make the cyber space a critical domain to pose security risks to individuals, businesses, corporations, organizations, national critical infrastructures, and governments. Recognizing the need for skilled professionals in the domain of cyber security, the federal government sponsors educational programs to train the next generation of cyber security professionals to maintain U.S. competitiveness in the global cyber security arena and to defend the country's cyber infrastructure against cyber attacks.

Being an NSA/DHS Center for Excellence in Information Assurance Education and Research, UTD participates in this effort to train the next generation of cyber security professionals. Cyber security education programs at UTD include an undergraduate level certification program, a minor in information assurance, a graduate level certification program and graduate level concentration track program in information assurance.

In addition, UTD participates in federally supported cyber security scholarship programs to train our students in technical cyber security domain to prepare them for jobs in federal government or industry. Scholarships are available at both undergraduate and graduate levels and cover student expenses during the last two years of their education programs. Scholarships pay for full tuition and fees and provide stipend to cover room/board and living expenses during the 9-month academic year.

Applicant must be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior student, currently enrolled as an EMAC major. Student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. This is a one year only scholarship in the amount of $2000.More Information

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The Daffodil Scholarship Bangladesh is for either undergraduate or graduate students with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and at least two semesters remaining prior to graduation. Applicants must demonstrate financial need by completing a financial statement or FAFSA. Among equally qualified applicants, a preference may be given to applicants who have received all or part of his/her preparatory education in Bangladesh or have some other connection to Bangladesh through their family or work. A minimum award of $1,000 per year may be given.

All applicants applying for this scholarship must be a Geosciences major and enrolled in 12 hours undergraduate or nine graduate hours. Students must be in good standing with the Department of Geosciences. The scholarship will be awarded on a semester-to-semester basis with a $250 minimum. The scholarship will be awarded on a competitive basis by a committee duly appointed by the president of UT Dallas.

All applicants applying for this scholarship must be full-time students majoring in biology, who demonstrate strong academic abilities by completing a FAFSA. This scholarship will be awarded on a competitive basis by a committee duly appointed by the president of UT Dallas.

This is a $1,000 merit-based scholarship that will be awarded to new or continuing master's degree students in the Naveen Jindal School of Management. To be considered for this scholarship:

For new students a GMAT or GRE score required.

Graduate Students should be enrolled for five or more credit hours in the semester in which they receive the scholarship.

Continuing Graduate Students should have completed 2 long semesters (fall and spring) and have taken 12 or more hours by the end of the semester in which they are applying for the scholarship.

New Transfer Students must be transferring at least 15 credit hours, and have a previous GPA of 3.50 or higher, or be in the top 25% of their class.

Students must have evidence of outstanding academic ability as evidenced by previous coursework or excellent GMAT or GRE scores

All applicants must provide one recommendation on form provided from previous employer or professors.

Applications from students enrolling for the first time, who meet the above criteria, will be reviewed as they are received, and the award will be made to the top-ranked candidates that the committee determines best satisfy the scholarship's criteria. Continuing students should submit their applications by the deadline listed.

The committee's decision regarding the awarding of the Dean's Excellence Scholarship is subject to review by the UT Dallas Scholarship Committee appointed by the administration and approved by the Texas Education Coordinating Board. The scholarship cannot be "stacked" or combined with other scholarships awarded by the JSOM. Students are eligible for this award only once PER ACADEMIC YEAR.

Undergraduate Students:

This is a $1,000 merit-based scholarship that will be awarded to new transfer or continuing undergraduate students in the Jindal School of Management. This scholarship cannot be stacked with other UT Dallas scholarships. You may only earn this award once in an academic year.

To be considered for this scholarship:

Undergraduates should be enrolled for 12 or more credit hours.

Students must have evidence of an outstanding academic record during their high school preparation and/or UT Dallas coursework.

All applicants must provide one letter of recommendation from high school teachers, previous instructors or professors.

The awards will be decided by the Jindal School of Management Undergraduate Scholarship Committee. The committee's decision regarding the awarding of the Dean's Excellence Scholarship is subject to review by the UT Dallas Scholarship Committee appointed by the administration and approved by the Texas Education Coordinating Board.

The goal of the Diversity Scholarship Program is to increase the diversity of students enrolling at The University of Texas at Dallas. This scholarship targets students who have a record of academic excellence in high school or community college and show significant financial need. This scholarship can be used to cover education related expenses including tuition, fees and housing. Student receiving other UT Dallas scholarships will be considered for this program if they have remaining unmet financial need.

Each student will receive $5,000 per year for a maximum of eight semesters of undergraduate study for a maximum of $20,000.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

The student must:

Be admitted to the university

Be an undergraduate student enrolling for the first time at UT Dallas as a full-time student

Have a record of academic merit in high school or community college

Have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale if transferring from a community college

Have financial need as determined by the UTD Financial Aid Office

Complete a financial aid application (FAFSA or TASFA) for the upcoming school year

Submit an essay on the topic, “How do you define diversity, and how can you help make UT Dallas a more diverse university?”

Attend regular Diversity Scholars Program academic meetings and workshops after enrolling in the University

Volunteer at least five hours for the Office of Diversity and Community Engagement each semester
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The goal of the Diversity Scholarship Program is to increase the diversity of students enrolling at The University of Texas at Dallas. This scholarship targets students who have a record of academic excellence in high school or community college and show significant financial need. This scholarship can be used to cover education related expenses including tuition, fees and housing. Student receiving other UT Dallas scholarships will be considered for this program if they have remaining unmet financial need.

Each student will receive $5,000 per year for a maximum of eight semesters of undergraduate study for a maximum of $20,000.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

The student must:

Be admitted to the university

Be an undergraduate student enrolling for the first time at UT Dallas as a full-time student

Have a record of academic merit in high school or community college

Have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale if transferring from a community college

Have financial need as determined by the UTD Financial Aid Office

Complete a financial aid application (FAFSA or TASFA) for the upcoming school year

Submit an essay on the topic, “How do you define diversity, and how can you help make UT Dallas a more diverse university?”

Attend regular Diversity Scholars Program academic meetings and workshops after enrolling in the University

Volunteer at least five hours for the Office of Diversity and Community Engagement each semester
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The Donald E. Hicks Memorial Scholarship Fund for U.S. Armed Forces Veterans was created by Don and Sherry Hicks to honor the memory of Don's father, Pfc. Donald E. Hicks, a WWII U.S. Army veteran who at the age of nineteen was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service in the Pacific Theater.

This scholarship is open to any honorably discharged Armed Forces veteran who, following active duty service, is enrolled at UT Dallas as a full time degree seeking student. For more information please see application or contact the Veterans Service Center.

The Dr. Anson L. Clark Presidential Scholarship honors the memory of a remarkable individual who amassed a sizable fortune throughout a highly unusual and successful career - first, as an engineer, then as a physician at the Mayo Clinic and finally as a businessman in the oil and banking industries. Clark's philanthropic activities have for many decades supported scholarly endeavors at a number of Texas colleges and universities. This endowment provides scholarships for those students proving academic excellence.

All applicants applying for this student support fund must be graduate students within the Geosciences Program. The fund will be given through loans or grants in connection with travel expenses, drafting, preparation, reporting, and delivering of theses and dissertations and other research papers not covered by tuition which further such students' learning and research. The fund will be awarded on a competitive basis by a committee duly appointed by the president of UT Dallas.

All applicants applying for this scholarship must be a Geoscience major and enrolled in 12 hours as an undergraduate student or nine hours as a graduate student. Students must be in good standing with the Department of Geosciences. The scholarship will be awarded on a competitive basis by a committee duly appointed by the president of UT Dallas.

All applicants applying for this scholarship must be a full-time or part-time graduate student in good standing with the Department of Geosciences. Scholarships will be awarded to students involved in field research in geology. The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded on a competitive basis by a committee duly appointed by the president of UT Dallas.

All applicants applying for this scholarship must be graduate students in the field of chemistry and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. The scholarship fund will be awarded on a competitive basis by a committee of faculty members duly appointed by the Dean of the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.

Merit based scholarship awarded on the basis of academic achievement to undergraduate students in engineering. Must be a United States Citizen. Admitted students are automatically considered (no application needed).Contact Website

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The Eugene McDermott Scholars Program covers all expenses of a superb four-year academic education at UTD, in concert with a diverse array of intensive extracurricular experiences, including internships, travel, and cultural enrichment. High school seniors may apply for the program in the fall.More InformationContact Website

Merit based scholarship to undergraduate students who are either citizens, or have the immigration status of permanent resident of the United States, and are enrolled in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science. Admitted students are automatically considered (no application needed).Contact Website

The purpose of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (the Board) Fifth-Year Accounting Student Scholarship Program is to provide financial assistance to students intending to take the CPA examination. The exam is conducted for the purpose of evaluating a candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities for the purpose of granting the certificate of certified public accountant and thus increases the number of highly trained and educated Certified Public Accountants available to serve the residents of this state.

The program is available to students who:

Are classified as residents of Texas

Are enrolled at a participating public or private, non-profit college or university in Texas, including the four community colleges (Austin Community College, Houston Community College, Lone Star College and Mountain View College) that offer a comprehensive accounting, business, and ethics program that meets the education requirements of the Board

Are enrolled at least half-time, as defined in Board Rule 520.2(5)*

Have submitted an Application of Intent to take the CPA examination with the Board

Will have completed a baccalaureate degree or at least 120 hours of college coursework, including at least 15 semester hours of accounting, at the beginning of the term in which the award is being made

Have no more than 30 semester hours remaining in courses of study to meet the following education requirements to take the CPA exam:

150 semester hours of college credit;

30 semester hours of upper level accounting courses;

24 semester hours of upper level business courses; and

3 semester hours of a Board-approved ethics course

Are deemed to be making satisfactory academic progress

Have not already been approved for or taken the CPA examination

Have registered for the Selective Service or are exempt from this requirement

Demonstrate financial need

* The Board defines half-time status as follows:

Undergraduates who are enrolled or are expected to be enrolled for the equivalent of at least six but not more than nine semester credit hours.

Graduate students who are enrolled or are expected to be enrolled for the equivalent of 4.5 but not more than six semester credit hours.

The Fred Hill Endowed Scholarship for Public Service was established in 2009 to honor Fred Hill, Texas Legislator from 1988 to 2008. Representative Hill, a long-time supporter of education in Texas, was an avid supporter of UT Dallas during his twenty years as a Texas Legislator. Mr. Hill supported legislation that allowed UT Dallas to authorize the admission of freshmen students in 1990 and legislation that resulted in building of the Natural Science and Engineering and Research building. Mr. Hill regularly welcomed students to his office at the state Capitol and hosted events in their honor. He also routinely employed students or alums, either as staff or as interns. Donors to the Hill Scholarship included UT Dallas administrators, local business leaders and companies. A student award is made annually. The scholarship supports an undergraduate or graduate student majoring in political science, public affairs, public policy and political economy. The student must exhibit community leadership, dedication to education, and a strong desire to make Texas a better place for all of its citizens; characteristics exhibited by Fred Hill.

The purpose of the Good Neighbor Scholarship Program is to encourage academically talented students from the countries of the Western (American) hemisphere to pursue higher education in the State of Texas, thus establishing a beneficial link between the State of Texas and the home countries of the students.

Students selected to receive the awards through the Good Neighbor Scholarship Program may be exempted from the payment of tuition for the 12-month period beginning with the fall semester following the students' selection as recipients.

A students is eligible, if he/she: (1) is a bona fide native-born citizen and resident of an eligible country; (2) has resided in the Western (American) Hemisphere for a period of at least five years; (3) demonstrates that he/she is scholastically qualified for admission to the nominating institution; (4) is not member of the Communist Party; (5) be recommended for a scholarship by an eligible institution; (6) has a statement on file with his or her institution that indicates the student is registered with the selective service system as required by federal law or is exempt from selective service registration under federal law, and (7) is enrolled in an eligible institution.

For further information, including application form, please visit the International Student Services Office (ISSO) web page, http://www.utdallas.edu/isso/gns/ . Submit your Good Neighbor Scholarship application to the ISSO by 4 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2015 in order to be considered. You may submit your application via email or in person.

About GDIACC: The Greater Dallas Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, is a non-profit 501(c) (6) organization created by successful Americans of Indian origin, wanting to further encourage and facilitate trade between the United States and India. In addition to international trade, the GDIACC promotes commerce in local markets, helping member companies network and grow their businesses within the U.S. About the Scholarship: The GDIACC wants to provide financial assistance to undergraduate and/or graduate students in the School of Management at The University of Texas at Dallas. A successful applicant will also be interested in giving back to the community through service at the chamber.

Award Requirements: To qualify for consideration, the student must:

Have computer science or management information systems experience and abilities

Be enrolled for at least six hours at UT Dallas at the time of application, or be admitted as a degree-seeking student before award is granted

Demonstrate a high level of academic achievement, with a GPA of 3.0 or better

Demonstrate community involvement

Be willing to do volunteer work for the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (approximately 15-20 hours per week)

The Greater Texas Foundation seeks to serve the citizens and educational institutions of Texas by supporting initiatives that increase access to higher education, support teachers, and encourage parental and community involvement in education. All applicants must be an undergraduate and have a FAFSA on file in the Financial Aid Office or demonstrate financial need to be considered. To comply with FERPA, the recipient(s) must provide a written release allowing UT Dallas to report their name, classification, major, mailing address and cumulative GPA in its annual report to the Foundation.

The Indian Alumni Network Scholarship is for new graduate students with a minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA with at least two semesters remaining prior to graduation. Among equally qualified applicants, a preference may be given to applicants who have received all of his/her undergraduate education in India or have some other connection to India through their family or work. The recipient is encouraged to volunteer in the community or with the Indian Student Association. A minimum award of $1,000 per year may be given and cannot be combined with any other forms of financial aid.

Enrolled in one of the UT Dallas courses involving study abroad or enrolled in a study abroad program that transfers credit back to UT Dallas. Degree seeking, non-degree seeking, and undeclared major students may apply. Must be enrolled at least half-time with UT Dallas at the time of application. Students must have a 3.0 or higher GPA.

Undergraduate students must have successfully completed at least 30 credit hours at UT Dallas. Graduate students must have completed at least 9 credit hours. Students must also complete International Education Fund Scholarship for UT Dallas Students Cost Addendum Form, International Education Fund Scholarship Study Abroad Credit Hours Agreement form. Student narrative must provide information on relevancy of study abroad as it pertains to educational plan.

More information about this scholarship can be found at the Office of International Education. The deadlines are: October 31, 2014 for Spring 2015 and March 27, 2015 for Summer 2015 and May 22, 2015 for Fall 2015.

The Irving J. Hoch Scholarship was established in 2005 to honor one of UT Dallas' most distinguished and beloved professors, Dr. Irving J Hoch. Dr. Hoch is known as the "Father of Fixed-effect Modeling." At UT Dallas he was a winner of the Polycarp Kusch Award, the Chancellor's Council Outstanding Teacher Award, and the Students' Choice Outstanding Teacher. The scholarship was funded by gifts from Dr. Hoch's faculty colleagues, former students and friends and is awarded to undergraduate and graduate students in the School of Economics, Political and Policy Sciences, preferably to students in the field of economics.

All applicants applying for this scholarship must be a Geosciences major and enrolled in 12 undergraduate hours. Students must be in good standing with the Department of Geosciences. The scholarship will be awarded on a competitive basis by a committee duly appointed by the president of UT Dallas.

All applicants applying for this scholarship/fellowship must be either undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at UT Dallas. Full-time or part-time students in good standing with the Department of Geosciences are eligible for the award. The scholarship/fellowship will be awarded on a competitive basis by a committee duly appointed by the president of UT Dallas.

The Jerry L. Caddell scholarship is to assist students in obtaining an education that are mentally and/or physically handicapped or may be economically disadvantaged. All applicants applying on the basis of an economic disadvantage must have a FAFSA on file in the Financial Aid Office or demonstrate financial need to be considered.

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The John Forrest Kain Endowed Scholarship was established in 2005 in memory of Dr. John Kain and funded by gifts from Dr. Kain's family, faculty colleagues, former students and friends. Dr. Kain held the Cecil Green Chair for Science in Society and served the director of the Green Center and the Texas School Project at the time of his death. Prior to relocating to Dallas, Dr. Kain was a professor at Harvard for over 30 years. He is remembered as a distinguished professor and one of the first great urban economists. The scholarship is awarded to students enrolled in the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences.

All applicants applying for this scholarship must be enrolled full-time at UT Dallas majoring in the natural sciences or the mathematical sciences and have a minimum of 60 credit hours (UT Dallas or transfer from another accredited institution) The selection of the awardee(s) will be made on the basis of scholastic merit. The award will be made on a competitive basis by a committee duly appointed by the president of UT Dallas.

The Keith Lankford Taylor Fellowship was established in 2012 and will be used to support one or more graduate students. Qualified students will be enrolled in a Master's or Doctoral degree program in the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences and may receive the fellowship in successive year, provided they demonstrate satisfactory academic progress toward their degree.

The UT Dallas Korean or Korean American Student Scholarship is for undergraduate and graduate students. Applicants must demonstrate financial need by completing a financial statement or FAFSA. Among equally qualified applicants, a preference may be given to applicants who have lived in, matriculated from, or have been a dependent of individual(s) from Korea or have some other connection to Korea through their family or work. A minimum award of $1,000 per year may be given.

The Larry D. Terry Emerging Leaders Scholarship was established in 2006 in memory of Dr. Larry D. Terry and funded by gifts from Dr. Terry's family, faculty colleagues, former students and friends. At the time of his unexpected death in June 2006, Dr. Terry was serving as vice president of business affairs at UT Dallas. Dr. Terry was a renowned scholar in the fields of public administration and political science, as well as an acclaimed author. He was a professor in public administration in the School of Social Sciences, later to become the School of Economics, Political, and Policy Sciences. During his tenure at UT Dallas he also served as executive vice provost for academic affairs. The scholarship is awarded to graduate students seeking a Masters of Public Affairs or a Doctor of Philosophy in Public Affairs in the School of Economics, Political and Policy Sciences.

The Mani Rahman Scholarship is open to undergraduate or graduate students with a minimum 3.2
cumulative GPA. Applicants must demonstrate financial need by completing a financial statement or
FAFSA. Among equally qualified applicants, a preference may be given to applicants who have received
all or part of his/her preparatory education in Bangladesh. A minimum award of $1,000 per year may be
given.

All applicants applying for this award must be graduate students majoring in physics. Awards include, but are not limited to, scholarships, awards for achievement in their program, or other expenses that are related to their studies. Since participating in conferences is essential to the career development of graduate students, a travel award to the student can be used for this purpose as the primary use of the funds. The fund will be awarded on a competitive basis by a committee duly appointed by the dean of the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at UT Dallas.

The Mathew Sisters Scholarship Fund was established as a tribute to Sani and Sherine Mathews. For years the sisters sang the UT Dallas Alma Mater which made its debut at the commencement in May 2004. Funds will be used to support undergraduate student from any major, giving the University the greatest flexibility in ensuring the funds are effectively utilized every year. Must demonstrate financial need by completing a FAFSA; enrolled as a full-time student; minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and 2 letters of recommendation. $1,000 minimum awarded annually.

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All applicants applying for this fellowship must be enrolled full-time as a graduate student in the School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in one of the following basic sciences: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Mathematics. The fellowship will be awarded on a competitive basis by a committee duly appointed by the dean of the School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics.

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This fellowship has been established to help fund the academic career of a UT Dallas graduate student who will focus on Holocaust studies.

This endowment was created from a grant from the Minnie K. Patton Scholarship Foundation, for the benefit of establishing a scholarship. This scholarship is open to undergraduate incoming freshman or transfer students from Dallas or Collin County, Texas. Recipients must be enrolled full-time at UT Dallas and demonstrate financial need by having completed a FAFSA or otherwise demonstrate financial need to be considered.

The Minnie K. Patton Scholarship is funded by the Minnie K. Patton Scholarship Foundation Trust. To be eligible, students should demonstrate their capacity and desire for their education, as well as their need for financial assistance. Scholarship criteria include good academic standing, narrative, and 2 recommendation letters from UTD faculty. Applicant needs to have a FAFSA on file in the Financial Aid Office or demonstrate financial need to be considered. These funds should only be used for tuition, books, or supplies.

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The NASIM (North American Society of Indian Muslims) Foundation Scholarship is open to undergraduate or graduate students with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Applicants must demonstrate financial need by completing a financial statement or FAFSA. Among equally qualified applicants, a preference may be given to applicants who have studied for at least two months in a South Asian country (such as: India, Pakistan, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh) or be enrolled in coursework related to these regions (such as South Asian History, Urdu language, etc.). A minimum award of $1,000 per year may be given.

The Naveen Jindal Student Support Fund was established by alum Naveen Jindal as part of his generous support of the Jindal School of Management. This scholarship is open to all degree-seeking undergraduate domestic students in the Jindal School of Management who have successfully completed at least 12 semester credit hours. A preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need. Applicants must have a current FAFSA on file with the Office of Financial Aid. FAFSA applications may be completed at https://fafsa.ed.gov. Scholarship amounts range from $1,000 - $2,000.

Northwood Woman's Club raises funds through annual charitable events and distributes these funds along with tens of thousands of volunteer hours to organizations that provide much needed services to women and children in Dallas and Collin counties. The organization established the scholarship at UTD in 1979 with the goal of funding two full tuition scholarships annually. The members remain dedicated to providing funds to support this scholarship. Eligible applicants are Texas residents and degree-seeking juniors, seniors and/or graduate students here at the University or will transfer to UT Dallas. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and have a current FAFSA on file in the Financial Aid Office. In consideration of awarding this scholarship, preference is given to applicants who have undergone a personal crisis necessitating a return to college in order to continue their education or to gain or update their educational skills in order to become independent and contributing adults in their community. Please provide your personal narrative as this is an important part of the application. Only complete applications will be considered.

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The Officer Bernard F. Parson Scholarship was established in memory of Officer Parson, who served on the UT Dallas police department from February 1, 2001, until his untimely death in a car accident on May 25, 2003. Officer Parson believed that young people furthered themselves and society through education. His dedication to his family, his community, and UT Dallas will be perpetually honored through this endowment. The scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student who is interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement.

A scholarship fund has been established in the name of Patti Henry-Pinch, a long-time supporter of UT Dallas and Life Member of the UT Dallas Development Board. This scholarship is open to all undergraduate domestic students, with a preference for those which financial need. All applicants must have a FAFSA on file in the Financial Aid Office or demonstrate financial need to be considered.

Scholarships are subject to fund availability. The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship (PTK) is for qualified first-time, degree-seeking, full-time and part-time resident undergraduate transfer students who are current members of PTK. This unique scholarship offers $1,000 per semester for recipients who register and complete 12 credit hours each semester. For those registering and completing at least 6 to 11 credit hours per semester, the scholarship award offers $250 per semester. Membership must be verified by official documentation from the student's community college. Please send a copy of your membership card or certificate to financial aid to be considered for the scholarship.More InformationContact Website

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Endowed scholarship established to honor the memory of Ram Lal Seekri, who strongly believed in the value of education and helping others. Scholarship support for students enrolled in UTD and based solely on financial need. A strong preference will be given to students transferring to UT Dallas from the Dallas County or Collin County Community Colleges. Recipients of the Ram Lal Seekri Scholarship at Richland Community College will be given highest preference.

All applicants applying for this scholarship must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in either Mathematical Sciences or Physics in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Candidates must have earned between 30 credit hours and 45 credit hours and maintained at least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average to be considered for this award. The $1,000 minimum scholarship will be awarded on a competitive basis by a committee duly appointed by the Dean of the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at UT Dallas.

The Richardson Woman's Club has established a scholarship fund for deserving students. Preference will be given to a graduate of Richardson High School, Richardson, TX.

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The privately endowed Armstrong Fund in the School of Arts and Humanities at UT Dallas permits the graduate program to award a few modest fellowships each academic year. In contrast to Teaching Assistantships, which involve part-time work for the school and are based solely on students' academic record, these awards are based on financial need as well as academic merit. Thus, applicants must provide the fellowship committee information on their incomes as well as estimated expenses.

While the awards are direct payments to recipients, the school requires Armstrong fellows to study full time and expects that they use the grants toward university tuition. Indeed, most of the grants would qualify recipients for in-state tuition, should they not otherwise qualify for it. Although a student may hold a teaching assistantship and Armstrong grant simultaneously, students holding a Graduate Student Scholarship are not eligible for the Armstrong grant. If a student is awarded the Armstrong grant but withdraws from classes, the amount of the award must be paid back to the university.

Return the Armstrong Fellowship application form for academic year 2012-2013 to the Arts and Humanities Office (JO 4.510).

Awards will be made to qualified students a minimum of $2,500 annually. Should distributions from this endowment exceed $2,500 in a given year, multiple awards may be granted.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must be accepted in a full-time undergraduate program at UT Dallas.
Graduating high school candidates must have maintained a least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average and be ranked in the top 10% of her or his high school class. Current UT Dallas undergraduates must hold at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average to be considered as a candidate for this award.

Other Considerations

Candidates who have received the award in prior years are eligible to reapply and must submit their latest credentials and full application for consideration.
To comply with FERPA, the recipient(s) must provide a written release allowing UT Dallas to report their name, classification, major, telephone number, email address and cumulative GPA to the Assistant Vice President for Corporate and Foundation Relations in the Office of Development and Alumni Relations so that a stewardship meeting can be arranged to introduce them to senior Atmos Energy executives.

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The Selden Leavell Scholarship is for undergraduate students with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and graduate students with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA. All applicants must have a FAFSA on file in the Financial Aid Office or demonstrate financial need to be considered. A minimum award of $500 per year and a maximum award of $2,000 per year may be given.

The Sjoerd Steunebrink Scholarship was established in 1999 by Dr. Sjoerd Steunebrink, who immigrated to the United States from Holland in 1956. He resided in Virginia before moving to Houston for his residency at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. He lived in Houston for 23 years before moving to El Paso then to Idaho, where he became the examiner for recruits joining military services. He encourages students who receive his scholarship to realize they "got help - so why not help someone else, too." Each recipient receives a copy of Dr. Steunebrink's hand written letter of encouragement.
Dr. Sjoerd Steunebrink named the UT System as the residual beneficiary of his estate to create scholarships for students enrolled in the 13 UT System Institutions. This scholarship is awarded to qualified UT Dallas students, excluding law and pre-law students based on academic merit and financial need.

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All applicants must be full-time undergraduate students majoring in any degree program in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, who demonstrate strong academic abilities. The scholarship will be awarded on a competitive basis by a committee duly appointed by the Dean of the School of Natural Science & Mathematics at UT Dallas. Only current UT Dallas students or transfers may apply for this award.

Completed applications should be sent to: The University of Texas at Dallas
School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics, FN32
800 W. Campbell Rd.
Richardson, TX 75080-3021

The Terry Foundation based in Houston, Texas is one of the largest provider of private scholarships in the state of Texas and was established by philanthropists Howard & Nancy Terry to help students attain their higher education goals. The amount of the scholarship is based on the cost of attendance at UT Dallas, including tuition, fees, books, on-campus room and board and miscellaneous expenses. The actual specific amount of the scholarship will vary for each scholar, depending on other scholarship awards and the ability of the scholar's family to contribute to the cost of college. The average four-year award amount per UT Dallas Terry Scholar, including financial aid and the Terry stipend is $90,000, providing a debt-free education.

To be considered for a Terry Foundation Scholarship, applicants must exhibit a notable record of leadership and volunteerism, demonstrate a strong record of academic achievement. Family income will be reviewed as well. Applicants must be a graduate of a Texas High School or home-schooled in the state of Texas and be admitted to The University of Texas at Dallas as an incoming freshman for Fall 2014.

In 2013, the Terry Foundation expanded its program at UT Dallas to include Transfer/Non-Traditional students. The Terry Transfer Scholarship amount will vary for each student, however, the average amount one can expect to receive is $16,900.00 per year. The scholarship is renewable for up to three years of undergraduate/graduate study subject to satisfactory compliance with the Foundation's academic and other requirements. The selection criteria include academic achievement, demonstrated leadership and family income. A student does not have to qualify for need-based aid in order to receive the scholarship.

Terry Foundation Transfer Qualifications

Completed college or university credits of at least 30 transferable hours (to exclude dual and AP credit) with a minimum cumulative 3.2 GPA at the time of application deadline

Acceptance as a full-time non-freshman transfer student beginning in the fall semester at UT Dallas

U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident

Current continuous resident of the State of Texas for at least 3 years at the time of application;

At least 21 years of age on May 1 of the year in which the application is submitted

Annual family income - $85,000 and below (subject to a case-by-case review)

The First Graduates Scholarship was established in honor of the Class of 1973, which consisted of three students. Ron Hawkins, Susan Doe, and Wang-Kong Lam graduated in 1973, when the UT Dallas Campus was only one building surrounded by cotton fields. These funds will be used to provide support of full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate students from any major and be classified as an undergraduate junior or senior at The University of Texas at Dallas. The recipient must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA. Applicants are required to submit two letters of recommendation from a UTD faculty member.

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This support fund benefits Geosciences graduate students affiliated with the Center for Lithospheric Studies in the department of Geosciences. Awards include, but are not limited to, student travel to professional meetings, field trip expenses, and fellowship grants to Ph.D. students who do not qualify for teaching assistant or research assistant support because of the 99 credit hour rule. The fund will be awarded on a competitive basis by a committee duly appointed by the dean of the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics of UT Dallas.

Undergraduate Students:

This scholarship was established to enable The University of Texas at Dallas to provide scholarship support for undergraduate students enrolled full-time here at The University of Texas at Dallas. Scholarship applicants must demonstrate financial need. Among equally eligible applicants, a preference will be given to students who have transferred from a Dallas Community College, with a higher preference being given to those applicants from Richland Community College in Dallas, Texas. Among equally qualified applicants, preference may also be given to applicants who have matriculated from West Africa or have a connection to West Africa through their family or work. A minimum award of $1000 per year may be given.

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The Turkish Student Organization Scholarship is open to undergraduate or graduate students in any degree program. Among equally qualified applicants, a preference may be given to applicants who have a working knowledge of the Turkish language and who have received all or part of his/her preparatory education in the country of Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kirghizstan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Bosnia, Albania, or Georgia or have some other connection to any one of these countries through their family or work. A minimum award of $1,000 per year may be given.

The Society of Iranian-American Women for Education (SIAWE) Scholarship is for undergraduate students with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and graduate students with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA. Applicants must demonstrate financial need by completing a financial statement or FAFSA and have a signed degree plan on file with their department. Among equally qualified applicants, a preference may be given to applicants who have lived in, matriculated from, or have been a dependent of individual(s) from Iran or have some other connection to Iran through their family or work. A minimum award of $1,000 per year may be given.

The Vibhooti Shukla Graduate Fellowship was established in 1993 by her husband, Satchit Srinivasan, friends and colleagues in memory of Professor Vibhooti Shukla. Professor Shukla was a member of the faculty in the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS) at the time of her death in a ballooning accident. The graduate fellowship award will be made available to graduate students in the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences.

All applicants applying for this scholarship must be full or part-time undergraduate or graduate students and be in good standing with the Department of Geosciences. The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded on a competitive basis by a committee duly appointed by the president of UT Dallas.

The Wells Fargo Scholarship is for undergraduate and graduate students who have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must have a FAFSA on file in the Financial Aid office to be considered.

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The Hanson Student Support Scholarship is now accepting applications for awards in the amount of $1000.00 to be granted at the end of the 2014 Fall semester.
Eligible students should be pursuing graduate work in atmospheric and space sciences or a related field in the School of Natural Science and Mathematics.
Funds may be used to support student travel to present their work, or the acquisition of research materials that will increase the student's productivity.
Each application should be accompanied by a statement of the student class standing with their current grade, a short description of the research work to be conducted and its relevance to Atmospheric and Space Sciences as well as the proposed use of the funds.

Merit-based scholarship designated for undergraduate students that are United States citizens or permanent residents and are pursuing degrees in the School of Engineering and Computer Science. The scholarship can be used for freshmen or community college transfer students. Admitted students are automatically considered (no application needed).Contact Website

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Two Women's Center scholarships will be awarded $1000 each.

Plan to enroll or are enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD)

Have satisfactorily completed at least 30 semester hours of undergraduate or 18 semester hours of graduate work. A minimum of 12 undergraduate hours or 9 graduate hours must have been satisfactorily completed at UTD

Have an overall and major grade point average (GPA) of a least 3.0

Are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Are not currently in default on a federal education loan or any UTD loans

Special consideration will be given to female students in science, technology, engineering and math fields of study (STEM); students who have provided community service to support girls and women locally or globally; have completed SAFE ZONE Ally Training through the Galerstein Women's Center; or have demonstrated leadership and passion for women's issues, equality, diversity and inclusiveness

Application MUST include:

Completed and signed scholarship application

Two letters of recommendation from CURRENT UTD FACULTY and/or UTD ACADMEMIC ADVISOR, on letterhead, with printed name, title, department and original signature.

Note: Letters from family members, friends, employers, and clergy will not meet this requirement. Letters from non-UTD faculty are not acceptable.

Personal narrative

Completed applications must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office.

Personal Narrative
Please complete and staple to this application a one-page statement telling us why you feel you should receive this scholarship and how this scholarship will add to your educational goals at UTD. Tell us about your academic and professional goals, work experience and involvement in extracurricular activities (sports, clubs, etc.). Indicate how you have been supporting and/or plan to support yourself while attending UTD.

Narratives should also focus on community service/volunteer work, particularly in areas of assistance to girls, women or the LGBTQ community, both locally and globally; demonstrate financial need; have demonstrated leadership and passion for equality, diversity and inclusiveness for our campus, community and world. Include scholarship name, your name and UTD I.D. number on the header of your narrative page. Font should be no less than 11-pt and at least 1.5 spacing.

For the purposes of admission and scholarship consideration, a student will be evaluated as a freshman if the student's first matriculation at a college or university during a long semester after graduating from high school will occur at UT Dallas.

For the purposes of admission and scholarship consideration, a student will be evaluated as a transfer student if the student matriculated at a college or university other than UT Dallas in one or more long semesters after graduating from high school and prior to matriculating at UT Dallas.

Transfer Admission

All transfer applicants must be in good academic standing from the last college attended, regardless of the number of transferrable semester credit hours.

Applicants with 29 or fewer transferrable semester credit hours will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Applicants may be required to submit additional documentation (official high school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores or an essay) to demonstrate academic readiness.

Applicants with 30 or more transferrable semester credit hours and a cumulative transfer GPA of at least a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale will be reviewed for admission. It is recommended that students complete the following courses with a B or better: English 1301 or 1302, college algebra or higher (not trigonometry), a social science course, and a major-related course or a core lab science course. Note: some majors may require a B or higher in calculus.

Comet Connection members with an earned AA/AS degree from a regionally accredited college and a cumulative transfer GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale are admissible to the University.